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Panthers score season high in Paw Paw

by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers boys’ varsity basketball team scored the most points they’ve had this season in their non-conference game against the Pirates in Paw Paw on Monday, January 13, but it wasn’t enough to take the win. The Pirates captured the win by a score of 76-66.[Read More…]

Valley Health asks public to help focus resources through Community Health Needs Survey

Every three years, Valley Health joins with community partners including local health departments, education systems and social service agencies to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The information obtained from this assessment provides a better understanding of the health needs of our community, any gaps in the availability of[Read More…]

Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz

Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz 1931-2025 Louise Josephine Johnson Fritz, age 93, of Little Cove, Mercersburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. Born Wednesday, October 7, 1931, in Washington County, Md., she was the daughter of Joseph Scott and Mary Elizabeth (Weller) Johnson. She[Read More…]

Richard Ward

Richard Ward 1937-2025 Richard (Richie) Ward passed away at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Buck Valley, Pa. on Friday, August 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruie Ward. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn[Read More…]

Norman G. Smith

Norman G. Smith 1936-2025 Norman G. (Gary) Smith passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born February 21, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md. He was a resident of Florida and had homes in Punta Gorda, Fla., Little Orleans, Md, and Green Bay, Wis. Norman was a graduate of Flintstone High[Read More…]

Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley

Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley 1939-2025 Marie Fern Shoemaker Seeley, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Moran Manor in Westernport, Md. Born May 14, 1939 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ralph William and Letha Geneva Stotler. She was[Read More…]

Safe Haven Baby Box installed at McConnellsburg Fire Company

by Geoff Fox Last March, a newborn baby was found dead at the intersection of North Second Street and Lincoln Way in McConnellsburg and in June, the parents were charged with crimes associated with leaving the child there. Almost a year from that tragic incident, McConnellsburg Fire Company has installed[Read More…]